Yowl — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈyau̇(-ə)l/

Meaning & Definition of Yowl

Yowl (verb)

  1. to utter a loud long cry of grief, pain, or distress, wail
  2. to complain or protest with or as if with yowls
  3. to express with yowling

Yowl (noun)

  1. a loud long mournful wail or howl (as of a cat)

Yowl (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a loud vocal expression of strong emotion

    "the cat gave a yowl of anger"

    similar: cry, holler, hoot, howl, shout, whoop, yell
    related: ejaculation, interjection, scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeak, squeal, yelp, bawl, bellow, clamor, outcry, roar, caterwaul, plaint, wail
    near: mumble, murmur, mutter, gasp, whimper, whisper

Yowl (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "a bitterly cold winter that had people yowling about their heating bills"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

  2. to make a long loud mournful sound

    "coyotes yowling at the moon"

    similar: bay, howl, keen, ululate, wail
    related: bawl, caterwaul, scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeal, yawp, yell, yelp

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Yowl

The most common words with a similar meaning to Yowl:

Chiefly British: maunder
British: whinge
cry, holler, hoot, howl, shout, whoop, yell, beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Yowl

Words with the opposite meaning of Yowl:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Yowl

ejaculation, interjection, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeak, yelp, bawl, bellow, clamor, outcry, roar, plaint, object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament

Near Antonyms of Yowl

mumble, murmur, mutter, gasp, whimper, whisper, accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Word Forms of Yowl

Inflections: yowled, yowling, yowls

Origin & Etymology of Yowl

Middle English

First known use: 13th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Yowl

What does "Yowl" mean?

"Yowl" means to utter a loud long cry of grief, pain, or distress, wail. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to utter a loud long cry of grief, pain, or distress, wail. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Yowl"?

Other words for "Yowl" include cry, holler, hoot, howl, shout, whoop, yell and beef. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Yowl" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Yowl"?

There are 74 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Yowl". Common alternatives include cry, holler, hoot, howl, shout, whoop, yell, beef, bellyache and bitch.

What is the opposite of "Yowl"?

Antonyms of "Yowl" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include mumble, murmur, mutter and gasp.

How do you use "Yowl" in a sentence?

Examples of "Yowl" in a sentence: "the cat gave a yowl of anger"; "a bitterly cold winter that had people yowling about their heating bills"; "coyotes yowling at the moon".

Is "Yowl" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Yowl" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Yowl"?

"Yowl" is pronounced /ˈyau̇(-ə)l/.

What is the origin of the word "Yowl"?

"Yowl" comes from Middle English. First known use: 13th centuryi.